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Having an X-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider potentially unnecessary surgery
A common misconception is that osteoarthritis is caused by "wear and tear." However, research shows the extent of structural changes seen in a joint on an X-ray does not reflect the level of pain ...
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Having x-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider potentially unnecessary surgery
MelbourneMelbourne: Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, affecting more than two million Australians. Routine x-rays aren't recommended to diagnose the condition.
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Having An X-Ray To Diagnose Knee Arthritis Might Make You More Likely To Consider Potentially Unnecessary Surgery
beeboys/Shutterstock One group received a clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis based on age and symptoms, without being sent for an x-ray. The other two groups had x-rays to determine their ...